Nurse, LPN or RN: Per Diem

Become part of the Silver Pines team and join a team that’s known for leading and innovating holistic addiction treatment. 

Who We Are

Silver Pines is a small, intimate detox and residential treatment center nestled just south of the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania. At our treatment centers, we understand that substance use disorder affects the entire person, so we treat each client by integrating therapies that address their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs.

What we offer

•       Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence
•       Multiple Career Development Pathways
•       100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support
•       401K with Company Match
•       Generous Team Member Referral Program

How You Will Make A Difference

The LPN/RN is responsible to ensure that the daily operations of the Detox Unit are maintained to promote quality care to clients through assessment, medication management and direct client care. All staff are required to treat clients with respect and dignity.

Position Responsibilities

1. Deliver quality client care through assessment, monitoring and communicating observations and findings with physicians and other members of the treatment team
2. Assist in the identification of medical, emotional, and social needs of the client throughout the detox and at times, residential treatment
3. Assess medical and psychological problems and report significant findings to the physician, physician assistant and client counselor.
4. Complete initial medical and nutritional assessment, chemical dependency, and suicide history along with charting patient care
5. Assist in the performing/monitoring/administration of client medications
6. Promote restoration of health, client and family education and serve as a client advocate
7. Administer TB testing to clients and staff in accordance with PA Department of Health
8. Maintain and adhere to established infection control measures
9. Demonstrate respect toward clients at the same time being firm and direct, supporting them with their personal goals and development
10. Provide appropriate education to staff and client in the treatment program
11. Maintain compliance with all program policies and procedures as well as all state and accreditation standards.
12. Work with multi-disciplinary team to discuss, assess and resolve client issues while also working independently.
13. Coordinate emergency medical care for medical and psychiatric emergencies
14. Any other duties as assigned or deemed necessary by Physician Assistant or Executive Director

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience

• High school diploma/GED equivalent
• Completion of LPN program or Associate/Bachelor Degree in Nursing
• Current PA state licensure
• Basic Life Support certification
• Strong organizational skills, detail orientated
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and multi-task
• Familiar with Pennsylvania Licensure Bill of Patient Rights
• Physical demands
  • Ability to sit, use hands and arms to reach, handle and feel
  • Occasionally need to stand, walk, stoop, or kneel
  • Regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• PHI Access: Nurse

Skill Competencies

• Effective Communication
• Excellent Customer Service
• Teamwork